JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13168
Number of Vacancies: 2 and for future requirements
Department: Streetcar Maintenance (20000605)
Salary Information: $100,110.40 - $125,153.60
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular (On-Site)
New or Existing Vacancy: Existing
Weekly Hours: 40 Off Days: Various Shift: Various
Posted On: June 5, 2026
Last Day to Apply: June 11, 2026
Reports to: Supervisor, Rail Vehicles
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
Are you seeking a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for Foreperson(s) - Rail Vehicles to join our team. The Foreperson, Rail Vehicles will act as a Team Leader for the department where they will plan, schedule, direct and control maintenance activities within the section.
In this role you will supervise and instruct unionized employees and at times, contractors. In this role, you will conduct training sessions, investigations, inspections and quality audits.
You may be required to work at various Carhouse and Shop facilities based on operational and business needs.
This position provides training and experience opportunities that would prepare the applicant for a supervisor position within the Streetcar Maintenance Department. These development opportunities may require you to transfer to other Foreperson positions within the Department.
- Monitor and track information, data, records, and/or equipment inventory, following up, and updating as required.
- Inspect equipment items and rebuild or improve functionality through forming, bending, welding, or other methods of fabrication.
- Assist or prepare reports, estimates, employee related documents, schedules, inventory, etc., and distribute to appropriate parties in accordance with established standards.
- Provide assistance in the preparation, development, monitoring, or other needs for a given project or organizational unit.
- Ensure employees are appropriately trained on aspects of work, policies, and safety, and that track maintenance projects are aligned with standards.
- Liaise with other colleagues, support staff, other departments, and potentially external customers or stakeholders concerning routine matters related to the work assigned.
- Planning, adjusting, and projecting work, schedules, costs, and systems as needed.
- Verify the accuracy, quality, reliability, functionality, system requirements, and/or specifications are met in a given process, document, piece of equipment, system, or work method.
- Review data for discrepancies, errors, trends, or potential cost savings, report and provide suggested solutions as necessary. Evaluate the impact and implications of findings.
- Complete tasks required to manage employees (administrative duties) along with approving or authorizing requests which are standard and meet related policy expectations and compliance regulations.
- Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Helps to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers. Ensures the needs of employees and customers are accommodated in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.
- Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Apply analytical skills
- Audit systems, processes, and products
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in electrical or mechanical engineering technology or relevant field. Alternatively, a combination of education, training and experience that is considered equivalent will be accepted.
- Direct work-experience in an environment where vehicle components and vehicle bodies would be inspected, maintained and repaired to safety critical standards, and prepared for service.
- Knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and air-conditioning systems utilized on revenue and service vehicles, combined with a sound knowledge of diagnostic, inspection, repair and maintenance procedures for these components and vehicle structures.
- Understanding how the various skills associated with the maintenance of revenue and non-revenue transit vehicles are utilized in a vehicle repair environment.
- Ability to supervise the activities of a group of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled unionized employees.
- Understanding of applicable regulations governing the maintenance of transit vehicles and applicable environmental regulations is preferred.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to create and interpret technical reports.
- Strong scheduling and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Must possess a valid Ontario class “G” driver’s license in good standing.
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the TTC defined pension plan.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
Commitment to EDI
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570 or
[email protected] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
General Prohibition in Hiring Process
The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
- All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
- During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
- You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.
Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.
Relatives of TTC Employees
The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
